Judy Blume
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Judy Blume is a renowned American author celebrated for her relatable and engaging children's and young adult books. Her writing style is characterized by its simplicity honesty and ability to tackle complex social issues making her stories accessible and endearing to readers of all ages. Blume's typical genres include coming-of-age family drama and issues-based fiction often exploring themes of identity friendship love and self-discovery. Her books are incredibly popular due to their authentic portrayal of adolescent struggles and triumphs as well as their ability to foster empathy and understanding in young readers. With a career spanning over five decades Blume has published 56 books that have captivated readers worldwide cementing her status as a beloved and respected author. Her impact on children's literature is undeniable and her influence continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers.
1. Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill (Betsy-Tacy #3) (1942) Buy on Amazon
2. Forever (1957) Buy on Amazon
3. The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo (1969) Buy on Amazon
4. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. (1970) Buy on Amazon
5. It's Not the End of the World (1970) Buy on Amazon
6. Iggie's House (1970) Buy on Amazon
7. Then Again Maybe I Won't (1971) Buy on Amazon
8. Freckle Juice (1971) Buy on Amazon
9. Superfudge (1972) Buy on Amazon
10. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972) Buy on Amazon
11. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (1972) Buy on Amazon
12. Blubber (1972) Buy on Amazon
13. Deenie (1973) Buy on Amazon
14. The Pain and the Great One (1974) Buy on Amazon
15. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself (1977) Buy on Amazon
16. Wifey (1978) Buy on Amazon
17. Tiger Eyes (1981) Buy on Amazon
18. Domestic Arrangements (1981) Buy on Amazon
19. The Judy Blume diary (1981) Buy on Amazon
20. Smart Women (1983) Buy on Amazon
21. Letters to Judy (1986) Buy on Amazon
22. Novels (Iggie's House / It's Not the End of the World / Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself) (1986) Buy on Amazon
23. Just as long as we're together (1987) Buy on Amazon
24. The Judy Blume Memory Book (1988) Buy on Amazon
25. Friends for Life (1989) Buy on Amazon
26. Fudge-a-mania (1990) Buy on Amazon
27. Novels (Fudge-a-Mania / Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great / Superfudge / Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing) (1992) Buy on Amazon
28. Here's to you Rachel Robinson (1993) Buy on Amazon
29. Novels (Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing / Superfudge) (1993) Buy on Amazon
30. One-Hundred-and-One Read-Aloud Classics (1995) Buy on Amazon
31. Growing Up Stories (1995) Buy on Amazon
32. Imagine (1996) Buy on Amazon
33. The Book of Children's Classics (1997) Buy on Amazon
34. Kingfisher Treasury of Pet Stories (1997) Buy on Amazon
35. Summer sisters (1998) Buy on Amazon
36. Funny stories for eight year olds (1998) Buy on Amazon
37. It's Fine to Be Nine (1998) Buy on Amazon
38. Places I Never Meant to Be (1999) Buy on Amazon
39. It's Heaven to Be Seven (1999) Buy on Amazon
40. Double Fudge (2001) Buy on Amazon
41. Wifey/Smart Women (2001) Buy on Amazon
42. Pure Fudge (2002) Buy on Amazon
43. Comic Stories (2003) Buy on Amazon
44. Freckle Juice & The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo (2004) Buy on Amazon
45. Best of Blume (Are you there God? It's me Margaret / Blubber / Iggy's House / Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself) (2004) Buy on Amazon
46. Soupy Saturdays (2007) Buy on Amazon
47. BFF (Just As Long As We're Together / Here's to You Rachel Robinson) (2007) Buy on Amazon
48. Novels (Double Fudge / Fudge-a-Mania / Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great / Superfudge / Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing) (2007) Buy on Amazon
49. Cool Zone (2008) Buy on Amazon
50. Going going gone! (2008) Buy on Amazon
51. Friend or Fiend? (2009) Buy on Amazon
52. In the unlikely event (2015) Buy on Amazon
53. The Pain and the Great One Go Places (2015) Buy on Amazon
54. Pain and the Great One on Wheels (2015) Buy on Amazon
55. Sunshine (2015) Buy on Amazon
56. Pain and the Great One Saturday Stories (2022) Buy on Amazon
About Judy Blume
Judy Blume is one of the most beloved and enduring authors of children's and young adult literature. Born on February 12 1938 in Elizabeth New Jersey Blume developed a passion for writing at a young age fueled by her own experiences as a child and her observations of the world around her.
As a novelist Blume is known for tackling sensitive and often taboo subjects with honesty humor and compassion. Her writing style is characterized by its accessibility relatability and ability to tackle complex issues with simplicity and clarity. Blume's books have become a staple of many readers' childhoods and adolescence offering a window into the thoughts feelings and experiences of young people.
Blume's ability to connect with her readers has led to her becoming a household name with millions of copies of her books sold worldwide. Her novels often form the basis for book clubs and reading groups with readers drawn to their thought-provoking themes and memorable characters. Through her writing Blume has created a sense of community and understanding among her readers many of whom have grown up with her books and continue to return to them as adults appreciating their enduring relevance and timeless themes. Blume's writing has been widely praised for its insight empathy and authenticity making her one of the most beloved authors of her generation.